Karnala Fort trail - Amazing trekking experience
Karnala about 61kms from Mumbai on Mumbai - Goa highway is famous for thumb shaped pinnacle (Karnala fort) at the top and bird sanctuary around it. It is also stone throw away from Panvel station provided you could throw stone at about 14kms. Home to migratory birds during winter season and heaven to birds watchers, trekkers and nature lovers. The sanctuary is said to be home to around 140 resident birds and 40 migratory birds during winters. So from November to February is best time to visit the place if you would like to spot birds and if you wish to enjoy the greenery then monsoon season is the best time when the forest area is lush green. Entrance to Sanctuary Fort from base point Karnala Fort history: The fort was built during the 12th century. Karnala was of strategic importance because of its command of the highroad between Bhor Ghat and the rivers of Panvel and Apta, watching the trade route. Between 1248 and 1318, it was under DevgYada. From 1318 to 1347, it was under...